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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.03, 23,700.69 and 8,009.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.03, 23,700.69 and 8,009.64 is: 12,014.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.03 : 23,700.69 = 8,009.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.03/23,700.69 = 8,009.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.03x = 23,700.69 × 8,009.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.03x = 189,833,994.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,833,994.65/15,801.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,014.03

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